boost
noun
1. the act of giving hope or support to someone
Similar word(s): encouragement
Definition categories: act, aid, assist, assistance, help
2. an increase in cost
Definition categories: attribute, increase, increment
3. the act of giving a push
- he gave her a boost over the fence
verb
1. increase
Similar word(s): hike
Definition categories: motion, elevate, lift, raise
2. give a boost to; be beneficial to
- The tax cut will boost the economy
Definition categories: change, increase
3. contribute to the progress or growth of
Similar word(s): advance, encourage, further, promote
Definition categories: social, support
4. increase or raise
- boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
Similar word(s): advance, supercharge
Definition categories: change, increase
5. push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
- The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption
Definition categories: contact, thrust
Sentences with boost as a verb:
- This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.